Animal Welfare
Dail Éireann — 2023-07-13
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Brian Leddin (GP), Limerick City

I thank the Minister for his answer. I appreciate that he takes the matter seriously, and ask that he continue to do so. It is of particular importance and concern to the public. I ask that he look at the independence of the animal welfare assessment regime. That also needs to be examined on an ongoing basis. The public needs to have confidence that any welfare assessment is independent. If that confidence is not there we are at nothing. I urge that the Minister continue to make this a priority matter. I reiterate Green Party support for increased attention to this. It aligns with our party policy, and I ask for the Minister's support.

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Sitting date: 2023-07-13